Royal Monastery of El Escorial + Toledo Half Day Afternoon Tour
Pay less and get more on this Madrid Super Saver tour, which combines a visit to El Escorial Monastery with a half-day tour of Toledo. Spend the morning at El Escorial monastery and the Valley of the Fallen monument, erected in memory of the millions who died in the Spanish Civil War. Gain insights from your guide, who will accompany you all day, into the significance of these landmarks, which reflect the Spanish monarchy, church and 20th-century conflict. In the afternoon, you’ll travel to Toledo, Spain's medieval capital and a treasure trove of architecture and El Greco art. The best part? By combining these two half-day tours, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount compared to purchasing the tours separately.
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Stop At: Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Av Juan de Borbon y Battemberg, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Spain
We will start our visit at El Escorial, symbol of the Spanish power in the XVI century that commemorates the battle of St. Quentin. It is also mausoleum for Charles V. Due to the symmetry and balance of its construction, according to the humanist Renaissance style, for years it had been considered for years the eighth wonder of the world. The visit includes the Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter House and the Basilica.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Valley of the Fallen, Carretere de Guadarrama, 28209 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Spain
Located 9 km away from El Escorial, this enormous monument was built between 1940 and 1959 to honor the fallen during the Spanish Civil War. The basilica is carved into the mountain at 1350 meters of altitude, where an impressive 150 meters high cross places itself over the magnificent landscape of Madrid’s mountain range.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Iglesia de Santo Tome, Plaza Conde 4, 45002 Toledo Spain
You will be able to visit "The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz", masterpiece of El Greco inside the church
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Synagogue of Saint Mary the White, Calle Reyes Catolicos 4, 45002 Toledo Spain
You will be able to visit the interior
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Calle Reyes Catolicos 17, 45002 Toledo Spain
Enjoy the interior of the monastery
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Catedral Primada, Calle del Cardenal Cisneros 1, 45002 Toledo Spain
The walking tour will continue until we reach the Cathedral, considered of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. You will see it from the outside before the guided tour finishes. Then, you will have free time to explore Toledo on your own before returning to Madrid.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat"
"Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot., comfortable shoes are recommended."
"The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination"
"Please, note that guiding inside the Basilica of the Valley is not allowed."
"Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:30 AM
Duration: 10 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Julià Travel Madrid, C. de San Nicolás, 15, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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